We just spent a week away with my family. The girls reveled in the superstarness of their Aunt Abbie. Beso, the extravagantly effeminate cocker spaniel, delighted in the spoiling he got from Grandma, Sean and I talked politics with Papa. As the days bled together the lines of worry slipped from our faces.
Watching the girls romp on the beach—building fortresses, protecting them with dams, enlisting the help of other kids and looking out for each other reminded me of the good we all have inside of us. I am so grateful for having these three beautiful spirits. I am also giving thanks for all of you out there who remind me that we are never alone, no matter how dark it may seem or how choppy the waters.
Thank you.
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Those photos of the smallest ones looking out into the huge world, together are some of my favorite. I have many.
Never alone.
Xo
I just need to start printing them now.
Oh – I agree! The beauty of the childre, hand-in-hand, facing a future that has at least one known in it – each other’s love – these are so lovely and so moving.
Thank you!
So, so true!
They are such beautiful little people.
I’m glad you got away and basked in the light of family.
there’s nothing better than sand castles on the beach, and a collaborative spirit.
What a sweet post, and that picture is stunning!
Amanda – don’t know what kind of phone you have but I just realized – that would make perfect wallpaper for an iphone lock screen. Just sayin’.
Sounds wonderful Amanda! Thank you for your encouraging words last week!